Castle Hill Lighthouse Newport Rhode Island

Castle Hill Lighthouse

Tripadvisor (244) · Historical landmark in Newport, RI
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Castle Hill Lighthouse is located on Narragansett Bay in Newport, Rhode Island at the end of the historic Ocean Drive. It is an active navigation aid for … See more

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4.5/5 · 244 reviews
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Sep 9, 2024
Our GPS took us to the hotel to walk to the lighthouse. The actual parking for the lighthouse is not marked as such, but is a grassy area on the right as you go on the drive toward the hotel. Cross o… Full review by Deborah M
Jul 29, 2024
We accessed this lighthouse by going into the castle hill inn property, There was a guard gate but there was nobody in it when we went, but I see from other reviews that they seem cool if you say you… Full review by MrMCNY
Nov 28, 2023
Castle Hill Lighthouse was very difficult to find. In fact, it took 2 trips. It turns out that there is a trail to it, but one has to know where to look and walk right up to the trail entrance to f… Full review by RandyRoss

Facts

Opened:1890
Architect:H.H. Richardson

Questions & answers

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Do we need permission to have a 15-20 minute wedding ceremony there beside the lighthouse, if it's just the two of …
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Do we need permission to have a 15-20 minute wedding ceremony there beside the lighthouse, if it's just the two of us and the officiant? Is this considered private property?
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Since you have to access their parking lot to get to the lighthouse, I probably would check with them. It would be a beautiful place for a ceremony! I hope it works out for you.
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Are you able to get a good view of the Beavertail Lighthouse from the Castle Hill Lighthouse? I'm interested in …
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Are you able to get a good view of the Beavertail Lighthouse from the Castle Hill Lighthouse? I'm interested in photographing both.
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I don't recall how well you can see Beavertail from Castle Hill, but I stopped on my way home. If you don't take the second bridge as you leave Newport and head to Jamestown it's …
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I don't recall how well you can see Beavertail from Castle Hill, but I stopped on my way home. If you don't take the second bridge as you leave Newport and head to Jamestown it's not a far drive. The area is beautiful...well worth the short trip!
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why did the directions send me to castle hill inn ans restaurant?
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The lighthouse is located on the same property. If you park at the far end of the parking lot, there is a short path that will take you to the lighthouse.
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